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The impact of commodified non-timber forest products on the livelihoods of San in Northern Namibia

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  • Ndapewa Fenny Nakanyete
  • Kenneth Kamwi Matengu
  • Javier Revilla Diez

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In Namibia, the commercialisation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is often promoted as a means to improve rural livelihoods, especially for vulnerable communities. This paper analysed how NTFP value chains are integrated into and contribute to the livelihoods of Khwe and !Xun San harvesters. Accordingly, the working conditions, employment and upgrading opportunities of the globally traded Devil's Claw were compared to those of regionally traded products, including Natal Oranges. A mixed-method approach was applied to collect data in Okongo Constituency and Bwabwata National Park. Findings revealed that while NTFPs contribute to the harvesters’ income generation, the income is insufficient to sustain their livelihoods. Interestingly, the results of both regional and global value chain integration do not lead to improved livelihoods. Further research is needed to analyse the synergies between the government, traditional and local authorities, NGOs, and other institutions in implementing laws that promote equitable sharing of benefits from NTFPs.

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  • Ndapewa Fenny Nakanyete & Kenneth Kamwi Matengu & Javier Revilla Diez, 2023. "The impact of commodified non-timber forest products on the livelihoods of San in Northern Namibia," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(5), pages 911-927, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:40:y:2023:i:5:p:911-927
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2022.2162855
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